Physics underlying a childhood show: Mechanics Behind 64 Zoo Lane
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TV Programme, Physics, Mechanics, 64 Zoo Lane, GiraffesAbstract
In every episode of the classic childhood show “64 Zoo Lane" the main character Lucy slides down Georgina the Giraffe's neck from her bedroom window to the zoo next door, the 7-year-old does this every night for story time with her neighbouring animals. This paper will investigate the physics behind this motion, calculating the friction generated along Georgina’s neck, the acceleration in which this occurs, the derived velocity that Lucy travels at and the energy required.
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